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Sunday, January 31, 2010

Dubbing for Beginners

This is my daughter who is 2 1/2 years old... if she can dub a fly, you can too!! Check out the step by step photos below, and please do not use any of these images for any reason unless you have my written permission.

Step 1: Use a little wax if you are starting out, it helps keep the dubbing on the thread and it helps you twist it on.

Step 2: Get a pinch of dubbing and twist it on the thread in one direction.

Step 3: Wrap the dubbing on your hook.

Step 4: Admire your creation! Try to start out practicing the dubbing technique before you move on to actual patterns. Use all kinds of dubbing so you get a feel for every type. (don't worry I snip the hooks off)

Her finished fly... completely done all by herself, no help from dad! (yeah I'm bragging a little but that's what dads are supposed to do) Thanks for visiting... you can look for an advanced dubbing instruction post in the future.

That is awesome! I love seeing kids tie flies. My children have all tied, and started pretty young. I don't think we've tried dubbing yet. My youngest is 3 and he's done a little fly tying, but not anything quite like your daughter has. Nice work! It reminds me I need to get the kids at the vise more often.

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Freelance photographer, writer, film maker, and fly tier living in Northern California.
If you are interested in any of my work feel free to email me at lcarrollphoto@gmail.com.
Please do not use any of my images without my written permission.